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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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